By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The construction of a public sewer for the Robin Run development, which sits on 10 acres of property along Iris Street and E. Linden Drive, will open up even more land for development.During a city council meeting on Wednesday, July 11, the council approved the acquisition of a utility easement to build the public sewer. The city is contributing $60,000 toward the cost of ...
Two Mt. Pleasant men have been arrested and charged with felony burglary following a year-and-a-half investigation into a home invasion that resulted in several stolen firearms.According to police reports, the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a burglary at 1000 W. Washington St. in Mt. Pleasant on April 27, 2017. It was determined the suspects had stolen numerous guns and other items.Following a ...
Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County Resident in a profile snapshot. The questions will appear in bold. This week's 'Friend on the Front Page' is Kara Herman, whom you may know from Dairy Queen.Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant? If not, what brought you here? Yes.What is your favorite part of living here? Probably the small town atmosphere.What is your favorite local hangout? ...
By John Butters, Golden Triangle News Service The Iowa City Development Board, a state agency that oversees the termination of a city, agreed to continue working with Henry County officials to resolve lingering difficulties regarding the disposition of Mt. Union's Community Center.The board has encouraged Henry County to sell the building and place the funds in trust, but the lack of a clear title has discourag...
By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? Talk of a new HVAC system heated up once again for the Winfield-Mt. Union School Board as they met in a work session on Wednesday night. The board all agreed the system needed to be redone, but how they would pay for it still remained a controversy.Superintendent Jeff Maeder said the current HVAC system is nearing 35 years old, having lasted nearly twice as long ...
By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? Talk of a new HVAC system heated up once again for the Winfield-Mt. Union School Board as they met in a work session on Wednesday night. The board all agreed the system needed to be redone, but how they would pay for it still remained a controversy.Superintendent Jeff Maeder said the current HVAC system is nearing 35 years old, having lasted nearly twice as long ...
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic services will be available at Mt. Pleasant Community schools during the 2018-2019 school year after the board approved a collaborative agreement during their meeting on Monday, July 9.Per the agreement, the school district is giving the Clinic space for student therapy in the schools. Teachers, staff and administration will not be doing any ...
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County residents will be able to apply for permits online starting Oct. 1 after Supervisors approved a proposal from Beacon Schneider during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, July 5.Online permitting will allow residents to view information on Beacon, which is already available in Henry County, automate that information in the permit forms and complete forms ...
Two individuals were charged with violating an order of protection put in place in Illinois.On Thursday, July 5, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff's Office learned of the possible violation. Upon further investigation it was determined that Ashley Hayburn, 31, of New London, and Travis Hayburn, 33, of Kirkwood, Ill., were communicating. Ashley and Travis were both arrested and charged with ...
A Mt. Pleasant man was arrested on a Burlington Police Department arrest warrant Wednesday, July 4 after the Henry County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation.Cain Connelly, 28, of Mt. Pleasant, was driving on Highway 34 near Nebraska Ave. when stopped by the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Connelly was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor...
Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County Resident in a profile snapshot.The questions will appear in bold. This week's 'Friend on the Front Page' is Steve Engberg, whom you may know from Shelter Insurance.Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant? If not, what brought you here? I moved here from Burlington. I had the opportunity to take over Shelter Insurance in town.What is your favorite part ...
A Mt. Union man was arrested and charged Wednesday, July 4, after he reportedly fired rounds into the air.At approximately 11:10 p.m. the Henry County Sheriff's Office received a report of fireworks followed by gun shots in the Mt. Union area. Upon investigation it was determined that David Stott, 44, of Mt. Union, fired several handgun rounds in the 100 block of S. Spearman St. Stott was arrested and charged ...
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